{"id":265,"date":"2020-03-14T14:17:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T14:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2025-04-30T13:52:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:52:52","slug":"signs-of-urgent-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/signs-of-urgent-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Urgent \u2013 and Not-So-Urgent \u2013 Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re sitting on the couch enjoying your weekend when suddenly you notice a sharp pain in your tooth. What should you do? Do you need to go out of your way to see your dentist as soon as possible? Or can you afford to wait until regular office hours? Recognizing the difference between an urgent dental emergency<\/a> and a non-urgent dental emergency can save you from making a mistake that costs you your smile. Keep reading to learn about the different dental issues you might face \u2013 and which ones need to be treated immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Urgent Dental Emergencies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, urgent care is needed if you are suffering from significant oral pain, have cut the soft tissues in your mouth, or have a significantly damaged tooth. In these situations, putting off an emergency appointment for too long could easily lead to costly complications. Here are just a few emergencies that require immediate attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n